Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Chorizanthe valida is a rare species of flowering plant in the buckwheat family known by the common name Sonoma spineflower. It is endemic to West Marin, Marin County, California, where it is known from only one remaining natural population at Point Reyes National Seashore. It was thought to be extinct until 1980 when the Point Reyes population was discovered. Chorizanthe valida is a federally listed endangered species.

Plant type

Annual herb

Size

4 - 12 in Tall

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Color

Pink

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely